Snowshoeing the Red Mountain Mining District

[IntrepidXJ]

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Amanda and I decided to take my new JK down to Ouray today so that I could do some snowshoeing and so that we could check out the mountains this winter.

Our first stop just above Ouray
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A few miles before reaching Red Mountain Pass, we pulled off the highway at CR 31 so I could do some snowshoeing.

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The weather and the scenery were great.

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[IntrepidXJ]

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[DrMoab]

Is the San Juan's hurting for snow a little bit? It seems like there should be more snow up that high.

[OverlandXJ]

Your having way too much enjoyment out there since your relocation...

Looks like a great way to spend a few hours.

[IntrepidXJ]

Is the San Juan's hurting for snow a little bit? It seems like there should be more snow up that high.

Not quite sure.....this is actually the first time I have headed up into the San Juans in the winter.

[jakeWI]

awesome pictures!

did this JK replace your black xj?

[jakeWI]

nevermind. just read your blog.

[xjblue]

Beautiful, looks like fun!

[jdougn]

Great picts, thanks for posting up.
dn

[blacksheep01]

I've never tried snowshoeing. Really enjoyed xcountry skiing, but snowshoeing looks fun. On the other hand, ever tried snowmobiling? There are some great trails around Mancos, even some for snowshoeing and xcountry skiing.

[IntrepidXJ]

On the other hand, ever tried snowmobiling?

Yep, been snowmobiling a few times. I actually had saved some money up to buy a snowmobile this winter....but ended up using that money to get the JK instead. Maybe next winter..

[DrMoab]

Yep, been snowmobiling a few times. I actually had saved some money up to buy a snowmobile this winter....but ended up using that money to get the JK instead. Maybe next winter..

The thought of you on a snowmobile scares me just a little bit. That is one hobby you do not in any way, shape or form want to do by yourself. I hope you have a couple buddies who have them too.

[blacksheep01]

We used to find them pretty cheap, thrifty nickel and what not. Man I miss snowmobiling! Nothing better to do this time of year!

[blacksheep01]

The thought of you on a snowmobile scares me just a little bit. That is one hobby you do not in any way, shape or form want to do by yourself. I hope you have a couple buddies who have them too.

We always went as a family, 3 bros and dad. My dad would spend a lot of time fixing them and getting us unstuck. Then when we got to the teens we could fix em and get em unstuck ourselves. Good times man. The best part is getting in the back country this time of year when you couldn't get a 4wheel drive back there. Then on hard pack you could go 90+ mph.

[blacksheep01]

Sorry to hi-jack. Really enjoyed the pics, never seen those parts this time of year, and I spent my first 19 years in the 4 corners.